Teacher of Spanish – Watford

CLARUS EDUCATION; Watford; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A secondary academy in Watford is seeking a passionate Teacher of Spanish (MFL). The ideal candidate will have excellent subject knowledge, experience teaching KS3 and KS4, and a commitment to safeguarding. This full-time, permanent role offers opportunities for professional development and support within a strong team dedicated to student attainment.

Benefits

Comprehensive CPD package

Local government pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience and expertise in teaching Spanish to KS3 and KS4.
• Ability to contribute to school improvement and student attainment.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Teach Spanish to KS3–KS4 students with strong subject knowledge.
• Contribute to improvements in student progress and attainment.
• Collaborate with leaders and pastoral staff to maintain excellent behaviour.

Skills

Teaching Spanish to KS3

Dedicated to high-quality education

Collaboration with team

Job description

Overview

Teacher of Spanish – Watford

Teacher of Spanish (Teacher of Modern Foreign Languages)

Salary: Fringe MPR/UPR (34,398 - £52,490 per annum)

Job type: Full Time, Permanent

Start date: ASAP

Employed directly by the school

Watford, Hertfordshire

Our Secondary Academy continues on its transformational journey. Our vision is simple, yet clear – to provide our students with an outstanding education and experiences that will give them the platform to go on to achieve their potential and beyond. We are proud that our recent Ofsted inspection (March 2024) has recognised this commitment to our staff and students, as we achieved ‘Outstanding’, despite taking on a Good school only 3 years ago.

Ofsted further commented that, ‘Pupils’ high-quality work and improved performance in published examination outcomes in many subjects reflect the quality of education they receive’ and that ‘Trust leaders prioritise this’ and are ‘taking decisive action to improve the quality of education and care that pupils receive’. Furthermore, ‘the way the school supports students to develop their character is exemplary’, providing experiences which ‘support them to stand out from others as well as giving them a broad experience of different careers’.

We are currently looking for a dynamic, passionate and inspirational Teacher of Spanish (KS3-KS4), who has excellent subject knowledge and is able to contribute to continued improvements in progress and student attainment.

Responsibilities

• Teach Spanish to KS3–KS4 students with strong subject knowledge and commitment to high-quality education.
• Contribute to improvements in student progress, attainment and wider school development.
• Collaborate with a dedicated team of leaders and pastoral staff to maintain excellent behaviour and learning environments.
• Participate in the school’s CPD programme and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications and requirements

• Experience and expertise in teaching Spanish to KS3 and KS4.
• Ability to contribute to school improvement and student attainment.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

What we offer

• Full support from a dedicated and visible team of senior leaders and pastoral managers
• Excellent student behaviour with a first-class behaviour for learning system which enables effective teaching and learning
• Excellent CPD package for staff, including a comprehensive programme through the Trinity Institute of Education
• A meaningful approach to staff wellbeing with access to local government pension scheme, reduced cost health cover and cycle to work scheme
• Real opportunities for growth and career development within the Trust

How to apply

To apply for this Teacher of Modern Foreign Languages (MFL Spanish) role, please send your CV. You will be contacted (if shortlisted) for the role within 48 hours.

Safeguarding We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service, and employment will be subject to references. This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

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